Ashfield caucus to nominate town candidates March 18

ASHFIELD — The town caucus will be held on March 18 to select candidates for the town’s annual election. The caucus begins at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall, and it gives residents a chance to declare their candidacy or select those they want to see on the May 3 ballot.

According to Town Clerk Ann Dunne, there are some unexpired terms available on the Board of Assessors, the Board of Health and the Sewer Commission.

Park Commissioner Emmet Van Driesche has indicated he is not seeking re-election to his office, which is a three-year term. Here are the positions that will be on the ballot, along with the names of current incumbents. All are for three-year terms, unless otherwise noted: